Iran says Tehran must overcome 'unjust sanctions' as US ramps up economic pressure
DUBAI — Iranian parliament speaker Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf said on Friday that Iran must plan to overcome "unjust sanctions", a day after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what he described as the toughest sanctions ever imposed on Iran. Bessent said on Thursday the measures would be detailed on Monday, suggesting they could lessen the need for further major military operations.…
Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf, has called on the country to prepare for overcoming unjust sanctions, following the announcement of the toughest sanctions ever imposed on Iran by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Qalibaf, a prominent political figure and Tehran's top negotiator in talks with the United States, emphasized the close link between economic development and security, accusing the U.S. and Israel of waging economic and cognitive warfare.
He stated that if their resources and raw materials are considered, it becomes clear that their enemies aim to plunder them, urging the development of plans to deal with the unjust sanctions.
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